Most Finals
Champion or runner-up finishes. 2 players share this record.
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Chris Evert 1 final
WTA Phoenix 1979 Draw, Results & Schedule
Martina Navratilova won the 1979 Phoenix, defeating Chris Evert 6-1 6-3 in the final. The WTA 250 event was played on hard courts in Phoenix, United States, from October 10 to October 16, 1979. The match log contains 32 recorded singles results for this edition.
Full tournament history →Dates
Oct 10 — Oct 16
Location
Phoenix, United States
Category
WTA 250
Surface
Hard
Prize money
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Historical categories use documented modern equivalents where available; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Mapping details.
Results
Round of 32
Martina Navratilova
6-3 6-3
Mary Carillo
6-1 6-2
Laura Dupont
5-7 6-4 6-4
Bettina Bunge
6-4 6-3
Kate Latham
6-1 1-6 7-6
Dianne Fromholtz
6-2 6-1
Kerry Reid
6-2 6-3
Renee Richards
6-3 6-4
Chris Evert
6-1 6-1
Mima Jausovec
6-1 6-4
Ann Kiyomura Hayashi
7-5 2-6 7-6
Ilana Kloss
6-2 7-6
Wendy Turnbull
6-3 6-0
Betty Stove
6-3 7-6
Caroline Stoll
6-4 6-2
Betty Ann Grubb
6-2 6-4
Round of 16
Martina Navratilova
6-1 6-1
Laura Dupont
5-7 6-2 7-6
Kate Latham
6-3 6-3
Kerry Reid
6-1 7-6
Chris Evert
6-2 6-1
Ann Kiyomura Hayashi
6-2 6-1
Wendy Turnbull
6-2 6-3
Caroline Stoll
7-6 3-6 7-5
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Martina Navratilova
7-5 5-7 6-0
Chris Evert
6-4 6-2
Final
Martina Navratilova
6-1 6-3
Tournament Records
The leading Open Era records for Phoenix.
Most Match Wins
Recorded main-draw match wins.
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Martina Navratilova 5 wins
Most Appearances
Editions with a recorded main-draw match. 5 players share this record.
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Anne Smith 1 appearance
View the full Phoenix record book →
Open Era main-draw singles records from 1968 onward. Ranking records begin where reliable entering rankings are available.
Recent Finals
| Winner | Score | Runner-up | H2H | Match Data | Season | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martina Navratilova | 6-1 6-3 | Chris Evert | H2H | Match data | 1979 | Hard |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Phoenix held?
- Phoenix is held in Phoenix, United States.
- Who won the most recent Phoenix?
- The 1979 Phoenix was won by Martina Navratilova, who defeated Chris Evert 6-1 6-3.
- When was the first Phoenix played?
- The first edition of Phoenix was held in 1979.
- What surface is Phoenix played on?
- Phoenix is played on hard courts.